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Maybe you have an oral fixation addiction that makes you crave the cigarette. Try putting something else in your mouth like a sucker or even something cigarette shaped and see if you can trick yourself into not smoking. I've never smoked, so I have no idea what the addiction is like, but I've known many that have overcome…

Especially if the treadmills are different brands they could have different readings. Are you entering your weight and age into both when you use them? I was told never to use the readings on equipment because they are generally an estimation. And yes, exercise is exercise. You're out there and doing it, and that's what…

I'm glad you decided to join MFP. The community here is great and if you can stick with it (which I know you can) you will be very happy with the results :)

Don't give up. Maybe you're stressing too much about it. Go get a massage. Relax. You are doing the right thing for your body. It'll happen :)

Bike riding, jogging, walking, strength training and keeping careful watch on calories. Give yourself a mantra like "I'm doing this because I said I would." "I'm doing this because I'm worth living longer." You'll have plenty of motivation if you love yourself :)

Greek yogurt (big time like 12 g per 6oz) and peanuts (or any other nuts for that matter). Enjoy :)

You cannot have enough protein. Your body needs protein to build muscles. There are no "low-protein" snacks. Striving to meet your calorie goal you should look out for sodium, saturated fat and carbs. Protein is good for you.

Stretch! Seriously, when this happens to me, I go to the stairs and stand on the very edge of the stair with the ball of my foot and just let my heels fall. It hurts like crazy, but feels so much better afterward.

Every time you strength train(ie, balance board) your muscles break down. The soreness and fatigue are normal as the muscles are repairing themselves. Taking a break from strength training is good, especially if you're keeping up your cardio that is even better. The general rule of thumb is to have a rest day in between…

Welcome and good luck. We're all in this together :)

Boxing!

I am unsure how you feel about microwaves, but we always just put a layer of paper towel on a plate, add bacon, more paper towel (layering to however much you need) and just zap it for a few minutes until it's the texture you like. It's super easy and most of the drippings are contained in the paper towel. No mess and…

Undergraduate degree in Piano Performance. Masters degree in Music Theory Heading to PhD in Music Theory this fall! I play clarinet, guitar and love love love to sing (soprano or alto, which ever is needed). I also dabble in percussion and other wind instruments, but piano is my first love :)

So you should budget for a snack at that time of the day. Eat a tiny bit less for your other meals and add a fourth! I usually eat four meals a day just because I am hungry around 2-3pm. It doesn't mean you have to starve until dinner!

You can always enter your weight, whether it is up or down. You just have to go to weigh-in and enter your current weight. It doesn't celebrate as much when you gain, but you can still keep track of it that way.

Welcome! Good luck :)

http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm There is an option for zig-zag under the calculator. Estimation of course based on your fat loss goals.

Welcome! Just type in 0.5 into the portion size of any foods you chose. Good luck!

Maybe your schedule is a little off - if you stay up too late you're missing out on the 8 hours your body should be getting. If you go to bed late and wake up late there isn't much morning and you're probably not hungry because you're fatigued. You should be eating within 30 mins of waking up so your body has fuel for the…

Maybe you're not eating enough. I am at 193lbs right now and my calories intake is 1800. Try upping the calories and see if your body responds better. Also, fruits and veggies! Lots of them :)

Really you shouldn't be considering this a diet, you should be considering it a lifestyle change. You need to move a little more and eat healthier. No dieting, just changing your daily habits a little at a time until you can keep a constant flow of good decision making. So jump off the diet wagon and start walking because…

Fish oil, B Complex and a Multi-vitamin, plus a Cardio-Chew for healthy cholesterol :)

I never lose weight on the weeks when I am menstrating! Just keep exercising, drinking water and next week you'll see the results you're looking for :) Also, your body could be getting more muscular. Muscle weighs more than fat so a non-moving scale could mean really healthy and awesome things for your body!

I always weigh in the morning. This is generally when I am the lightest. Although the body's weight can change about 2 lbs within a normal day, the morning weight is the most accurate. If you are weighing with clothes on, you can account, generally, for about 1 to 2 lbs of clothing.

It's not just a diet. It's a lifestyle change that has to start with you. There's no time limit, there's no finish line. You have to get up and move around a little more, eat better and you'll change your life. Start now! You'll have holidays and weekends away in the future, what's going to stop you from falling off again?

Marie here.

Biggest Loser Challenge on the Wii and lots of walking the dog :)

I took a long shopping trip this past weekend and felt the same way. I actually logged it as 60+ (whatever you want) minutes of light walking 2.0mph. It's not that many calories, but it helps keep your exercise log more accurate.

Congrats on taking the first step! You will do great!